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My mother died in 1953 &amp; my 3 sisters, 2 brothers &amp; myself lived at St. Leo's, also. In the summer we went to Ft Smallwood. I do not have good memories of St. Leo's nor the Sisters who ran the orphanage. 2016-07-14 02:36:31Zredmatthews83http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.5/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.5.2/mb.ashx
I was born in Baltimore 4/21/59. I wasn't adopted til 12/'61. Any idea where I could find any info . I was adopted by the Pattons--972-816-19442016-06-19 04:44:02Zdrum4iamhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.5.2/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.2.1.1/mb.ashx
I don't remember but it sounds like something we would have done at the time.2016-01-02 03:44:48Zpeterlcassidyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.2.1/mb.ashx
I also remember i was with two older guys at the summer place and they were smoking cat tails. We got caught i wasnt smoking them was about 7 i guess and the nuns made us eat three cigars was that you and your brother?2016-01-02 02:51:57Zclubbboatshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.2.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx
55-57 after that summer they sent me to a Catholic reformatory in<br>Pa. I probably deserved it.2015-12-31 02:11:44Zpeterlcassidyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.1.1/mb.ashx
Me and my sister where Alta and Walter. I remember the twins i hit one in the eye with a baseball bat. na when you guys left we all got hit on the but once. maybe they thought all us little guys would beat you two up. another time one of the twins got a fish hook stuck in his cheecks. That road that left to the summer place allways scared me. wed pick black berries i have nothing but fond memmories of my time there.<br>were the sawyers thetwins i remember 2 guys named waters i could be wrong<br> what years were you there?2015-12-31 00:26:38Zclubbboatshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.2/mb.ashx
Dear clubboats,<br>I was in St Leo's around 1955-57. I think my brother and I were probably the "2 guys that kept running away". I'll spare you explanations but I am sorry if our running away put the nuns in a bad mood and caused them to take it out on others.<br>Do you remember John and Joe Sawyer, Caroline Ringus, Frances Tomko....Noreen Snyder?? Any bells rung? In any case, hope you're doing well.<br><br>Peter Cassidy2015-12-30 23:29:52Zpeterlcassidyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.2/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.1/mb.ashx
Dear clubboats,<br>I was in St Leo's around 1955-57. I think my brother and I were probably the "2 guys that kept running away". I'll spare you explanations but I am sorry if our running away put the nuns in a bad mood and caused them to take it out on others.<br>Do you remember John and Joe Sawyer, Caroline Ringus, Frances Tomko....Noreen Snyder?? Any bells rung? In any case, hope you're doing well.<br><br>Peter Cassidy2015-12-30 23:29:36Zpeterlcassidyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4/mb.ashx
I was there from 55-60 me and my sister. Remeber we would get spanked with the candy stick? white and red broom handle and we would mostly get it when there were thos 2 guys thatkept running away. Remeber you had a brother that would vist and bribg you a present. Brother as in with the catholic church. Walk across the stree fo the orphanes christmas party in the basement of the police station. They would shut down pesident street and let us cross. we would play wall ball of the church windows on sundayand get in trouble. Summer at the beach going to church 3 times a day. having to do chores. spaghettie dinners on sunday so we could buy shoes and wearing all white. The movies we would see on friday nights. when you could buy candy for a nickle if you had a nickle. the movies would be 8 mill, and the nuns allways had a hard time loading the projector. It wasnt the best of time but i really never get sad when i think about them. Think of the people that cared about and for uss.2015-12-29 20:43:14Zclubbboatshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.4/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.3/mb.ashx
I was there from 1955 to 1960, My sister was there from 1955 then moved to villa maria when they combines the orphanages. St Marys and St Leos. The summer retreat is on fort smallwood rd, Its the curtis bay hunt club. The buildings are still exactly like they were when we lived there. I was there about 4 yrs ago to visit,, 2010. Its very moving to relive some of the memories. They let me walk around and sit it the same places i hid when i was 4 and 5 years old. I hope you get this it wasnt the best of times but have some good memories of the kids i met there.<br>2015-12-29 20:33:55Zclubbboatshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.3/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.6.1/mb.ashx
Yes Catholic Charitties sold it to the curtis bay hunt club. in the late 60s maybe 68 or 692015-12-29 20:28:25Zclubbboatshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.6.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.7.1/mb.ashx
It be cool if you get , The orphange was St. Marys. It became cardinal gibbons high school. on caton and wilkens av. on the corner i went to school there in the late 60s.2015-12-29 20:26:40Zclubbboatshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.7.1/mb.ashxRe: Mount Olivet Orphanage in Millersville,Marylandhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/42.1/mb.ashx
Do you have any other info on Mt. Olivet. My mother and aunt were there I think around 1930 to 1935 Thank yyou..2015-08-09 20:34:33Zpatsyanncartertaylorhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/42.1/mb.ashxRe: Bethesda Children's Home, Bethesda, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/36.1.1/mb.ashx
I had not seen this. Thank you!!! I found a "contact us", so will send them a message!!!!2015-04-11 00:16:53Zjones9159http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/36.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Bethesda Children's Home, Bethesda, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/36.1/mb.ashx
<a href="http://www.nccf-cares.org/about-nccf/history/" target="_blank">http://www.nccf-cares.org/about-nccf/history/</a><br>Not sure if you found it but here it is. Look down through this page and you will see that the name was changed.<br>2015-04-10 21:54:47ZNancyDrew_Sleuthhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/36.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.7/mb.ashx
You probably have already tried this but I will mention it anyways. I have found quite a few things at the Maryland Archives in Annapolis, MD. They are really good about helping you search for what you are looking for. I, myself, am looking for an orphanage in Baltimore that my grandfather was in when he was a boy. My mother thinks that it was called St. Mary's Orphanage. She remembers my grandfather telling her that he met Babe Ruth when he came to visit one day. I too have to call the archives. <br><br>Good luck with your Search.<br>2015-02-26 14:33:26Ztheyoes80http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.7/mb.ashxOrphanages in Marylandhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/43/mb.ashx
Hello! Does anyone know if there is a place where I can get a list of orphanages for the state of Maryland.<br><br>I'm helping a friend that's not a computer person. She was born in Washington, DC at Walter Reed in 1951. She was adopted through Montgomery County (Silver Springs) in Maryland in 1952.<br><br>Her non-id information states that she was placed in a "licensed boarding facility" until her adoption. <br><br>Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. 2015-02-04 18:00:41ZGenealogySearch_1http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/43/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx
Was the school you attended across the street from St. Leos orphanage and St.Vincent. I also had a Sister Spinola as a teacher while I was living in St.Leos orphanage. 2014-10-15 17:36:32Zgracecrew40http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.5.1/mb.ashx
My name is Grace Crew and I also lived at St. Leos from the years 1957 to June 1960, when they closed the orphanages. What is the name of the book you were given about the history of the church and the history of the Catholic orphanages? 2014-10-15 17:29:25Zgracecrew40http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.5.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Orphanage and Medical Recordshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/8.2.2/mb.ashx
Joy,<br><br>Did you search via your relatives names or by the Orphanage's name? I was hoping to be able to search Ancestry databases by the Census year (1900) and filter on Inmate and the Name of the Orphanage. I've not had any success that way. Looking for St. Francis Colored Orphan Asylum or St. Elizabeth's. What Ward in St. Louis did you find St. Elizabeth's?<br><br>Thanks,<br>Rhonda2014-09-26 14:06:36Zrhondajonesabramshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/8.2.2/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx
I have an update. I did hear back from Center for Family Services. I actually had a letter from them dated July 10, 2014 but it had gotten lost in a stack of mail. There wasn't a lot of info but this is what I have:<br><br>Name: Beaver Jos.* Vincent<br>Date of Admission: Dec 18, 1917 (Confused about this since I thought this was his birth date.) <br>Place of Birth: Dec 18, 1917 (I know this isn't a place.)<br>Parents: Catherine E. Beaver<br>By Whom Placed: Birth<br>Baptism: 12/31/17<br>Discharged: 1918<br>By Whom Taken: Mother but returned 11/13/19 by Mother<br><br>So, it's not a lot but it's nice to have a little more info. Trying to figure out where to go next. I've been searching the 1910 and 1920 census for Catherine Beaver but I'm not sure if that is a maiden name or not. I've been searching near Baltimore but I'm not sure if I should expand my search. <br><br>(*I updated this from Jas to Jos. which is probably short for Joseph. It said Jas on the typewritten copy I was given but the person I spoke with at Catholic Charities think it was a transcription error based on the handwritten ledger she has.)2014-09-08 21:15:55Zjody_michelehttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you so much for your response (and your other messages!). <br><br>I emailed with my contact at Catholic Charities and she said she thinks Jas is a typo/transcription error from the handwritten ledger. She thinks it should be Jos.<br><br>I am looking for Catherine Beavers in the 1910 and 1920 census. It is a needle in a haystack! Thank you so much for your tips and suggestions!! It's so kind of you.2014-09-06 12:19:07Zjody_michelehttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi Jody<br><br> <br> I will poke around a bit to see if I can find Catherine as well..also have you tried <a href="http://www.familysearch.org...they" target="_blank">www.familysearch.org...they</a> have some good records and I esp like to use from what I may find there to cross investigate/match found info..as for "Jas" its very possible it was a type-o ..meaning the A should have been O or it was James?. I suppose its possible too that his mother gave birth to him in the home?..Have you found Vincent in other census records? can you tell me more about what you do know of him? also yes expand beyond Baltimore for Catherine..Have looked for catherine in city directories in Baltimore for the time frame around Vincents birth...Have you checked newspapers at all they are a wealth of info..I will update you if I find anything in the next few days<br>and please let me know anything you personally know about Vincent. <br><br>Ps It's possible too if the mother was young and unwed they were sent out of State to give birth..I'd look into Catherine in earlier census like 1910 for her living at that time with possible parents its likely a needle in a hay stack not knowing more info on her..I could go on n on with possiblities...Sounds like she really wanted him but for so many reason decided it best to give him up..I have genealogybank.com and will look there too..ross fingers2014-09-02 19:58:22Zalgbashttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxMount Olivet Orphanage in Millersville,Marylandhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/42/mb.ashx
My mother and five siblings were in this orphanage in 1940. Would love to have info available.<br>I have the group photo but dont have the names of the children.2014-08-28 12:14:37ZSandraLCrookhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/42/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you for this tip. I'm going to go back and look at the census although I don't think I will be as lucky. It's been over 3 years since I've posted this and I still haven't had any luck. Someone at Catholic Charities did contact me a few months ago to tell me they were looking, but I haven't heard anything from them since. It's frustrating. I would really like to find this info for my Mom. :(2014-08-16 01:44:37Zjody_michelehttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Mary's Orphanage and Medical Recordshttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/8.3.1/mb.ashx
Hello,<br> What are the chances of obtaining one of the records? I need one for a late relative that was believed to have been housed at St. Mary's Orphanage and Asylum.<br><br>Thanks,<br>J2014-06-08 01:26:21Zgetjaret1http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/8.3.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.2/mb.ashx
I think the summer retreat was on the Patapsco River in Pasadena Md. off of Ft. Smallwood Rd.2014-05-02 01:06:05Zkathydeckert2953http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.2/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.6/mb.ashx
I think there was a ST. Leo's Orphanage off of Ft. Smallwood RD. Pasadena MD. 21122<br><br>2014-05-02 01:03:58Zkathydeckert2953http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.6/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.1/mb.ashx
I went to school at St. Vincent's from 1954 until 1956 ..... some of the crankiest nuns that ever set<br>foot in classroom taught there .....two names come to mind : Sister Spinola and Sister Salvadore ...(might have had Mafia connections ?!) ..... anyway, would appreciate any e-mails from anyone else that may also have had the great (mis)fortune that occurred to many kids on Front Street !! ... please send to : <a href="mailto://fmarucci@cfl.rr.com">fmarucci@cfl.rr.com</a> ..... Thanks2013-09-28 04:35:58Zfmaruccihttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2.1/mb.ashxCecilia Orrhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/41/mb.ashx
Looking for family info on my grandmother2013-09-17 16:01:28Zasmith17831http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/41/mb.ashxRe: German Orphanage http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/35.1/mb.ashx
Steve, did you ever find any info about this orphanage. My great grandma may have been at this place. She was born in 1856 and raised in a German orphanage in Baltimore, MD2013-09-06 20:56:24ZSharonMcGaugheyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/35.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2/mb.ashx
I also lived in St Leo's in the early 50's. I remember we had to share any toy's we received as gifts from relatives, but the toy storage closet was rearly opened. And I remember all us kids were punised when one did a bad deed. I remember we did get to go to a kool summer retreat on some river when school was out. We went to church next door every day. Went to school across the street. Message me back.2013-07-11 02:20:54Zxftchuckhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.2.2/mb.ashxRe: St. Leo's Orphanage, Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.5/mb.ashx
I lived in St leos on Front st for 3 years 1950 51 52. I have not been able to get much information. But you might be interested in tje fact that the kids at the orphanage attended the church right next door. Its still there. I met with a paster at St Vincent De Paul several years ago. He gave me a book published history of the church and info about the history of Catholic orphanage s.2013-07-11 01:28:21Zxftchuckhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/29.5/mb.ashxBooks Donationhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/40/mb.ashx
Hi my brother in law is currently looking for an orphanage where he can donate tons of toys and books. It's all weebeast books that children loves so much. I came across St. Vincent de Paul in the net. Can someone help him please.. <br><br>Are there any other institution that he can visit to distribute books and toys within the area? <br><br>Thank you in advance!! 2013-06-19 03:57:04Zjoselyn_esguerrahttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/40/mb.ashxRe: Orphanage for Cumberland, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/30.1.1.1/mb.ashx
maby the glendora on forest ave valley rd i know it was an orphanage in cumberland md???2013-06-15 05:29:55Zwrightracing47http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/30.1.1.1/mb.ashxSearching for Augsburg Luthern Orphans circa 1954 through 1964http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/39/mb.ashx
My wife was seeking friends from the past while she was at the orphanage, so the history of the Augsburg Lutheran Home orphanage was as follows:<br><br>"In 1921, the present 52-acre property on Campfield Road was purchased in Baltimore County. Subsequently, a new facility with a capacity for 35 adults and 60 children was dedicated on November 17, 1929.<br><br>Over the next few decades, Augsburg continued to grow. The nursing care wing and chapel were just two of the additions. In 1970, the care for orphans was discontinued." <br><br>This is there website where I got that.<br><br><a href="http://www.augsburg.org/about-us/history-2/" target="_blank">http://www.augsburg.org/about-us/history-2/</a><br><br>If you happened to be there doing that time let me know and we'll see what we can put together.2013-05-06 03:59:15Zedwardklug1http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/39/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1/mb.ashx
Hi wanted to jump in just to let you all know I actually found the Fohner Family/Mother/and Children all togehter here in the 1910 census...For whatever reason the children and their mother were all staying there..Mom Annie was working as a servant..This is page 6 of 7 in this census section here is link<br><br><a href="http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&amp;r=an&amp;dbid=7884&amp;iid=31111_4330026-00709&amp;fn=Annie&amp;ln=Fohnan&amp;st=r&amp;ssrc=gr_t25475119_p13485819970_ktidz0q3d25475119z0q26pidz0q3d13485819970z0q26hidz0q3d44069781722z0q26dbidz0q3d7884z0q26rpidz0q3d10350792z0q26ssrcz0q3dgrz0q26pgz0q3d32768z0q252c32782z0q26pgplz0q3dpidz0q252ctidz0q257cpidz0q257chidz0q257cdbidz0q257crpidz0q257cssrcz0q26pgpsz0q3d13485819970_h44069781722&amp;pid=10350792" target="_blank">http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&amp;r=an&amp;dbid=...</a><br><br>It says she is married 14 yrs and I found her husband, Joseph P Fohner is listed as "Single" and living with his widowed mother, Shopia. He was a Blacksmith at Shop (Horse)., same occp as in 1900 when he can be found with wife Ann and children.<br><br>At any rate it seems to me that Mom, Annie and her children were kept together at St Vincents Infant Asylum.<br><br>Mother Annie and children in the 1920 census all living together and renting on Greenmount Ave., all be it, in a Billards House it looks like, she is this time widowed and all children listed (except oldest Joseph Lawrence Fohner, who married at appx 18yrs old to Julia "Ruth" Brooks and in appx 1918-19 removed w/her parents to Bueamont Tx for a time), Eugene the youngest being 10 yrs old, I also found in St Vincents 1910 census as 4 months old..So it would seem to me that maybe St Vincents first made an attempt to keep children and desirous Mothers together..Just a thought I wanted pass along2013-03-02 16:44:37Zalgbashttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4.1/mb.ashxBaltimore Orphan Info.http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/38/mb.ashx
I am trying to gather information on my great-grandfather. He was placed in a Catholic orphanage in Baltimore, MD in 1921 by his father after the death of his mother, along with 3 brothers and 1 sister. Their names were Louise, Will, George, Joseph, and Frnacis Harris. I have no idea which orphanage. I am trying to find out anything at all about their parents, Jennie (or Johanna) Mendelis Harris and George W. Harris. George and Jennie are buried in Most Holy Redeemer in Baltimore.2012-12-14 19:09:51Zhammettbrian1http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/38/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4/mb.ashx
just a little bit of info. for u.from 1942i lived there as my parens divroced when i was two, so my father was awarded my sister and me, as he had to work and need somwone to take care of us. they only kept children up six and we were tranfered to st. marys villa in baltimore also ran by the sisters of charity.i have pictures from st.vincents as they has a farm, where they had chicken and ducks and even slaughtere their own cows. as i was very young i dont have any vivid memories except from pictures, we were treated alright as we were always dress nice and my father wouldnt keep us there otherwise.2012-11-09 02:35:01Zmarlenaspellissyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.4/mb.ashxbrothers John and Anthonyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/37/mb.ashx
looking for my half brothers in St vincents in aprox.1949 to 1955 my name is Madeline my dad told me you were my brothers mothers name Lucy or Celia i was 4yrs at the time<br> I remember coming to visit once.my dads name is Albert 2012-10-07 01:10:40Zmuscalli1951http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/37/mb.ashxRe: St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphan Asylum Baltimore MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx
That was a part of my life I don,t remember too well. I remember a "Hugh hill" we used to slide down. A few fights I was in, I won 1 or 2 of them defending a real short boy who was bullied, the laundry which was <br>Located behind the main bldg, a picture I have showed me in my Sunday best, the Minstrel shows we did, the old songs we sang, the Christmas tree and train set (BIG trains) and old radio programs we listened to, (Tom Mix, Green Hornet, Capt. Midnight etc. the choir we had, I sang soprano, my mothers occasional visits, our money accounts and the candy cart that came around to spent money on and the friends that came around when you had some money, sometimes.. Our victory gardens and marble arcades set up around the fence, and "hoodles". Sometimes when someone won and possessed all the marbles, he would throw them off the top of the sliding board for a free-for-all. Kids have it too good now. The K-rations that were in a hole in front of the main bldg....Love.."Fitz"2012-08-11 21:20:22ZThomas_s_fitzhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphan Asylum Baltimore MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi. My name at the Orphanage was Richard Jackson. My Brother Walter was also there. I had Sister Mercy in C dorm. and Sis. Edward in B dorm. and yes I remember Sis. Sabastian from the infirmary. My name is James R Jackson, from south Baltimore. Now live in Douglasville, Ga. You should find your names in the 1940 census. I saw Sis. Edwards name in the census. I am attaching a photo of St Vin. that I got from a fellow inmate Bill Sexton. would like to correspond with you if you would agree. I am writing a memoir and would like input. You are the fourth person I met since I started my research 2 years ago. I have been in touch with Lynn and Marty Rice also Bill Sexton. You are welcome to look at my family tree anytime you like. I am 72 years old e-mail add: <a href="mailto://jamesjack09@comcast.net">jamesjack09@comcast.net</a> Ph # 678-720-4394. 2012-08-02 04:19:47Zjamesjack09http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphan Asylum Baltimore MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.1.1/mb.ashx
I was in St Vincents from 1940 to 1949, while there I had two brothers there for shorter times, (they were olderq than me). I remember sisters Sabastian (nurse), sister Noel,(she taught one of my kids in grade school), Sister Cirel, she was the principle and my great aunt. I sang soprano in the choir, we had sung on WFBR radio, the state prison, the Empty Stocking Club and other venues. We all had chores and slept in open dormitories, had victory gardens and quiet times for hobbies. I still have many memories of that place. I understand the buildings are gone and the grounds have been developed. If I remember rightly the address was on York Road, Govens Md. 2012-08-01 21:21:45ZThomas_s_fitzhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphan Asylum Baltimore MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2.1.1/mb.ashx
My great grandfather was in the St. Vincents male Orphan Asylum his name was Joseph Anthony Mckenna I know he was there in 1920 if you have any pictures or know anything about him that would be great if you could relay the info to me 2012-07-08 15:41:40Zkatgrubb1http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphan Asylum Baltimore MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2.1/mb.ashx
If you read my post again you will see that is what I said. It moved to York Rd in the 1900's. When it moved the name was changed to St. Vincent's Male Orphan Asylum. It is listed by this name in the 1940 census.2012-06-29 22:45:23Zjamesjack09http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2.1/mb.ashxRe: St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphan Asylum Baltimore MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2/mb.ashx
St. Vincent's actually opened in 1840 at 112 Front Street in Baltimore.2012-06-29 16:42:28Z1_rkeenan77http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/34.2/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.3/mb.ashx
I just today received my mother's birth certificate that I applied for with the Maryland Archives. I had to fill out an application and send $25. <br><br>She was born in 1917 and died last month. <br><br>I have been doing research on my family and was able to track down her mother (my grandmother) and relatives to when they immigrated from Germany. Well, it appears my mother was adopted from St. Vincent's Infant Asylum because that name was on the birth certificate as place of birth. The mother and father were unknown altho the age for the mother was 24.<br><br>You can get certified birth certificates from the Maryland Archives if the person was born before 1924 and you fill out an application.<br><br>Maybe your grandfather's birth certificate will have the mother and/or father listed.<br><br>Good Luck!!!!!!<br><br>BTW here is the link to St. Vincent's: <a href="http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/st-vincents-center/history-of-st-vincents.html" target="_blank">http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/st-vincents-center/histo...</a>2012-06-15 23:07:36Zcarlislebrighthttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.3/mb.ashxRe: ISO info on St. Vincents Infant Asylum in Baltimore, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Yes thank you.... Helen Graham must be VERY busy because I have left two messages for her (she only works as a volunteer once a week) in the last 4 months and have had no response yet. I have talked to the main office and been assured I will "go on a list" <br><br>I believe I have found my father in the 1920 census housed at "St. Vincent's Children's Asylum" The name is correct but the age and place of birth are not... I assume these "facts" were subject to errors based on the nature of the facility and the reasons the children were being left there...<br><br>I am very hopeful I can get the information on him sometime soon.....2012-06-07 17:35:45Zpsfurlong356http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/32.1.1.1/mb.ashxBethesda Children's Home, Bethesda, MDhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/36/mb.ashx
I am looking for any information on the Bethesda Children's Home in Bethesda, Maryland. I have been told that it was located off of Old Georgetown Road near NIH. Any information would be helpful. Thank You.2012-05-19 20:28:33Zjones9159http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/36/mb.ashxGerman Orphanage http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/35/mb.ashx
HI,<br><br>I am looking for some history about the general day-to-day activities that took place at the old DC German Orphanage. It opened in 1845 and was active at 2300 Good Hope Road for many years before moving and having the original house taken down sometimes in the early 1900 I believe. If anyone knows where I can get some information or might be willing to share some information with me I would very happy. OH, by the way I am not related to anyone who was at the orphanage.<br><br>Thank you<br>Steve H.<br>2012-04-16 11:17:14Z70stephenhttp://boards.ancestry.com/topics.orphans.us.md/35/mb.ashx